Jade Mackey

Jade takes a lot of pride in being born the same year as The Lion King. When she's at Walt Disney World, you can probably find her sitting in the audience of every single showing of Festival of the Lion King (not kidding). You can contact Jade at jade.mackey@wdwnt.com. Hakuna matata.

REVIEW: Dry New Earth Day Hot Dog from GCH Craftsman Bar & Grill at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

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Jade takes a lot of pride in being born the same year as The Lion King. When she's at Walt Disney World, you can probably find her sitting in the audience of every single showing of Festival of the Lion King (not kidding). You can contact Jade at jade.mackey@wdwnt.com. Hakuna matata.

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Earth Day is on April 22 this year. So it is only right that the Hot Dog of the Month at GCH Craftsman Bar & Grill at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is themed to the annual celebration. Keep on reading for our review of this new plant-based meal. Earth Day Hot Dog – … Read more

‘The Piano Lady’ Carol Stein Now Performing in the American Adventure Rotunda at EPCOT

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Jade Mackey

Jade takes a lot of pride in being born the same year as The Lion King. When she's at Walt Disney World, you can probably find her sitting in the audience of every single showing of Festival of the Lion King (not kidding). You can contact Jade at jade.mackey@wdwnt.com. Hakuna matata.

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Fan-favorite pianist Carol Stein is now performing in the American Adventure Rotunda at EPCOT. Last week, Stein announced via Facebook that she had played her last performance in the United Kingdom Pavilion and would be moving to the American Adventure, starting today at 11:30 a.m. We stopped by the American Adventure Rotunda to watch her … Read more

Industry-Wide Supply Chain Issues Affecting Pre-Arrival MagicBand Stock for Walt Disney World

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Jade Mackey

Jade takes a lot of pride in being born the same year as The Lion King. When she's at Walt Disney World, you can probably find her sitting in the audience of every single showing of Festival of the Lion King (not kidding). You can contact Jade at jade.mackey@wdwnt.com. Hakuna matata.

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If you are looking to pre-order a MagicBand for your upcoming Walt Disney World vacation, your favorite style may be out of stock. Disney posted a statement saying current supply chain issues are affecting their pre-arrival stock of MagicBands. Read the full statement below: “Due to ongoing, industry-wide supply chain challenges, MagicBands may have limited … Read more

REVIEW: Springtime Menu Debuts with New Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta at Farmers Feast for 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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Jade Mackey

Jade takes a lot of pride in being born the same year as The Lion King. When she's at Walt Disney World, you can probably find her sitting in the audience of every single showing of Festival of the Lion King (not kidding). You can contact Jade at jade.mackey@wdwnt.com. Hakuna matata.

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Spring time is upon us here in Walt Disney World. And that means the new spring menu is now available at Farmers Feast at this year’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Keep on reading for our review of these delicious items! Menu for Farmers Feast at the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival … Read more

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Fails to Open with Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Jade Mackey

Jade takes a lot of pride in being born the same year as The Lion King. When she's at Walt Disney World, you can probably find her sitting in the audience of every single showing of Festival of the Lion King (not kidding). You can contact Jade at jade.mackey@wdwnt.com. Hakuna matata.

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UPDATE: As of 12:15 p.m., Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is back up and operational at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The fan-favorite attraction, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, is currently down at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The attraction is currently listed as “Temporarily Closed” on the My Disney Experience app, while its neighbor, The Twilight Zone Terror, is currently … Read more

Registration Dates Announced for 2022 Disney Vacation Club Moonlight Magic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Jade Mackey

Jade takes a lot of pride in being born the same year as The Lion King. When she's at Walt Disney World, you can probably find her sitting in the audience of every single showing of Festival of the Lion King (not kidding). You can contact Jade at jade.mackey@wdwnt.com. Hakuna matata.

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Thanks to DVCNews, we now know Disney Vacation Club members can start registering, starting this month, for the Moonlight Magic events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On May 24, June 16, and July 14, 2022, eligible Disney Vacation Club members will be able to experience exclusive access to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Event registration is required. Registration … Read more

Kingdom Hearts IV Coming Soon, New Trailer Revealed

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Jade Mackey

Jade takes a lot of pride in being born the same year as The Lion King. When she's at Walt Disney World, you can probably find her sitting in the audience of every single showing of Festival of the Lion King (not kidding). You can contact Jade at jade.mackey@wdwnt.com. Hakuna matata.

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The next installment of the “Kingdom Hearts” series has just been announced. The trailer for “Kingdom Hearts IV” was just revealed at the Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary event held in Tokyo. Watch the full trailer below! In Kingdom Hearts IV, Sora sets off on a brand-new adventure with his friends, Donald and Goofy, titled the … Read more

Mr. Knight Now Appearing at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure

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Jade Mackey

Jade takes a lot of pride in being born the same year as The Lion King. When she's at Walt Disney World, you can probably find her sitting in the audience of every single showing of Festival of the Lion King (not kidding). You can contact Jade at jade.mackey@wdwnt.com. Hakuna matata.

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We first got a glimpse of Moon Knight making his nightly appearances at Avengers Headquarters. But now, you can also meet Mr. Knight, a.k.a. Steven Grant from “Moon Knight,” at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. We don’t want to spoil “Moon Knight” too much for anyone who hasn’t seen the first two episodes of … Read more

REVIEW: New Honey Mead Leaves You Wanting More from Hog’s Head at Universal Studios Hollywood

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Jade Mackey

Jade takes a lot of pride in being born the same year as The Lion King. When she's at Walt Disney World, you can probably find her sitting in the audience of every single showing of Festival of the Lion King (not kidding). You can contact Jade at jade.mackey@wdwnt.com. Hakuna matata.

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We took a field trip down to Hogsmeade to try the new Honey Mead drink, now being poured at Hog’s Head in Universal Studios Hollywood. Keep on reading for our review of this magical new drink. Honey Mead – $14 Mead is an alcoholic drink of fermented honey diluted in water. As such, it can … Read more

New Mickey Mouse Tank Top Arrives for Spring at Disneyland Resort

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Jade Mackey

Jade takes a lot of pride in being born the same year as The Lion King. When she's at Walt Disney World, you can probably find her sitting in the audience of every single showing of Festival of the Lion King (not kidding). You can contact Jade at jade.mackey@wdwnt.com. Hakuna matata.

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Oh boy! All the spring apparel is arriving for the season at Disneyland Resort. The newest piece we spotted is this Mickey Mouse tank top. Mickey Mouse Tank Top – $36.99 This tank is light gray with Mickey Mouse on the front. He looks worried and has a chat bubble above him that says “Oh, … Read more

New Hello Kitty Loungefly Backpack and Wallet Now Available at Universal Orlando Resort

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Jade Mackey

Jade takes a lot of pride in being born the same year as The Lion King. When she's at Walt Disney World, you can probably find her sitting in the audience of every single showing of Festival of the Lion King (not kidding). You can contact Jade at jade.mackey@wdwnt.com. Hakuna matata.

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An adorable new matching Hello Kitty backpack and wallet set just arrived at the Hello Kitty Store in Universal Studios Florida. And of course, it is Loungefly-branded. Hello Kitty Loungefly Backpack – $82 The backpack is mainly white with red lining along the zipper and handle. The Sanrio and Loungefly logos are on the front … Read more

Impending Changes to Disney KiteTails May Indicate Removal of Performers at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Jade Mackey

Jade takes a lot of pride in being born the same year as The Lion King. When she's at Walt Disney World, you can probably find her sitting in the audience of every single showing of Festival of the Lion King (not kidding). You can contact Jade at jade.mackey@wdwnt.com. Hakuna matata.

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The impending changes to Disney KiteTails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom may indicate that ground performers will no longer be included. Disney just announced that changes would be coming to Disney KiteTails. Disney stated that they are “shifting the focus of the show so guests will be able to experience [it] from anywhere around the Discovery River Lagoon, … Read more

Walt Disney World Now Offering Up to 25% Off Resort Hotels for Disney+ Subscribers, Brunch Now Served at Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom, and More: Daily Recap (4/5/22)

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Jade Mackey

Jade takes a lot of pride in being born the same year as The Lion King. When she's at Walt Disney World, you can probably find her sitting in the audience of every single showing of Festival of the Lion King (not kidding). You can contact Jade at jade.mackey@wdwnt.com. Hakuna matata.

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Kristina Schake Appointed as Executive Vice President of Global Communications for The Walt Disney Company

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Jade Mackey

Jade takes a lot of pride in being born the same year as The Lion King. When she's at Walt Disney World, you can probably find her sitting in the audience of every single showing of Festival of the Lion King (not kidding). You can contact Jade at jade.mackey@wdwnt.com. Hakuna matata.

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Kristina Schake, who has previously worked for President Biden, President Obama, and Hillary Clinton, has been appointed as the new Vice President of Global Communications for The Walt Disney Company. The Walt Disney Company tweeted the news just moments ago: Disney stated, “We’re pleased to welcome Kristina Schake as Executive Vice President of Global Communications. … Read more

All Annual Passholder Park Reservations Booked for Opening Day of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

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Jade Mackey

Jade takes a lot of pride in being born the same year as The Lion King. When she's at Walt Disney World, you can probably find her sitting in the audience of every single showing of Festival of the Lion King (not kidding). You can contact Jade at jade.mackey@wdwnt.com. Hakuna matata.

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If you’re an Annual Passholder hoping to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind on its opening day, then we have some bad news. All Annual Passholder park reservations for EPCOT are now booked for Friday, May 27, 2022. But don’t fear, Annual Passholders will be invited to a “sneak peek” of the attraction, along … Read more

New Mei, Abby, Priya, and Miriam ‘Turning Red’ Plush Poof into Disneyland Resort

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Jade Mackey

Jade takes a lot of pride in being born the same year as The Lion King. When she's at Walt Disney World, you can probably find her sitting in the audience of every single showing of Festival of the Lion King (not kidding). You can contact Jade at jade.mackey@wdwnt.com. Hakuna matata.

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Mei and her friends from “Turning Red” have poofed into Disneyland Resort, in plush form. We first found Priya and Miriam in the Emporium at Disneyland Park. “Turning Red” Priya Plush – $16.99 Priya is dressed just like she is in the film, with an orange striped shirt, brown pants, and sneakers. She is also … Read more

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